topee

• Chapeau léger, généralement en liège ou en moelle végétale, porté sous les tropiques pour se protéger du soleil.

A lightweight hat, typically made of pith or cork, worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun.

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   A lightweight hat, typically made of pith or cork, worn in tropical climates to protect the head from the sun.

   Casque colonial

   • The explorer wore a topee while trekking through the jungle.
   • In the old photographs, colonial officers are often seen in white suits and topees.
   • He bought a topee for his trip to the tropics.

   Synonymespith helmetsun helmettopi